COVID-19: How are Countries Preparing to Mitigate the Learning Loss as Schools Reopen?

Some countries are starting to reopen schools as others develop plans to do so following widespread and extended closures due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Using data from two surveys and 164 countries, this research brief describes the educational strategies countries are putting into place, or plan to, in order to mitigate learning impacts of extended school closures, particularly for the most vulnerable children. In addition, it highlights emerging good practices.